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15 Best Santorini Day Trips from Crete

The Santorini day trips: fast ferries from Heraklion putting the caldera within a long day’s reach, with villages, a winery and the cliff views before the boat home. A taste that usually books the return trip.

2.From Rethymno: Full-Day Trip to Santorini by Boat

Discover Santorini from Crete on a full-day tour featuring scenic ferry rides, Oia’s charm, and Fira’s lively streets—ideal for those craving iconic views in one day.

★ 4.1

“Is not a catamaran is a Ferry and that part is confusing, it took us around 15 mins to find where to register because there is no signs at all! But everything else was amazing, the ferry looks brand new one with food & drinks…”

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3.Heraklion: Santorini Day Trip with Boat Transfer & Oia Visit

Experience Santorini's stunning caldera views and charming villages on a day trip from Crete, including boat transfer, guided tours, and free time in Fira and Oia.

★ 4.0

“Onze gids kon Nederlands en was heel aardig en vertelde enthousiast veel over het eiland. Oia zelf was heel erg druk zoals verwacht. De 2e stad vonden wij persoonlijk veel gezelliger en leuker om te winkelen. Jammer was wel dat de optie voor vulkaan bezoek…”

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4.Heraklion or Ag Nikolaos: Oia & Fira Full-Day Santorini Trip

Explore Santorini on a full-day tour from Heraklion or Agios Nikolaos, combining a scenic boat ride, guided bus tour, and free time in Oia and Fira.

★ 4.0

“Expérience Stressante Nous avons beaucoup de difficultés a trouver le point de rendez-vous pour récupérer nos billets de bateau. Le guide n’était pas présent à ce rendez-vous et nous n’avons fait sa connaissance qu’à santorini. Ce n’est pas si grave mais nous n’étions pas prévenu.…”

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5.From Heraklion: Santorini Day Tour with Optional Transfer

Discover Santorini’s iconic views and charming towns on this full-day Cretan sea tour from Heraklion, featuring guided visits, boat ride, and free time.

★ 4.1

“It was like military precision....everything was as described in the plan details- what time to get tickets, where to get tickets, what times the boats left. beautiful trip and perfect in October...I can bet it would be a little chaotic and hot in summer months.…”

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6.Day Tour to Santorini Island from Heraklion Crete

Discover Santorini from Crete with this full-day guided tour featuring scenic boat rides, iconic villages, and free time to explore. Perfect for travelers seeking authentic views and good value.

★ 4.0

“I was concerned about the bad reviews but I'm happy to say our experience was quite good. I chose this tour because I heard how expensive it is in Santorini but I wanted to see it without paying as much. While this tour is also…”

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8.Full-Day Santorini Island Trip from Crete

Discover Santorini from Crete with this full-day tour including ferry, caldera cruise, and island stops—perfect for a taste of Greece’s most iconic landscapes.

★ 3.5

“Worth it! My bf and I originally worried due to some iffy reviews but ultimately decided on this guided tour for the time we wanted to spend and our budget. Going to Santorini for a day independently is expensive and if you have never been…”

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9.Santorini Island: Guided Tour From Heraklion Crete

Experience Santorini in a day from Heraklion with ferry rides, guided island tours, and visits to Oia and Fira, all at a reasonable price.

★ 4.5

“When we were dropped off at the port our bus driver said nothing about where to go so we made our way to the kiosk with our voucher and asked a man, who did not have a queue in front of him, where we should…”

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10.SANTORINI 1 day Guided Excursion with HIGHSPEED from CRETE

Discover Santorini in a day from Crete via high-speed boat, with guided tours of Oia and Fira, free time, and optional volcano visit—an efficient island escape.

★ 3.5

“Meeting at the Seajet kiosk was easy and the trip to Santorini was excellent (although the seas were rough) with fantastic facilities and staff. The tour of Santorini was straightforward and we had time in Thera and another town to walk around. If Read more”

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11.Full-Day Trip to Santorini island by Boat from Rethymno

Discover Santorini on a full-day boat trip from Rethymno, exploring Oia, Fira, and beaches with guided insights. An authentic, scenic day with some logistical considerations.

★ 3.5

“Vi havde en dejlig tur til Santorini blev hentet på hotellet i bil og bragt tilbage om aftenen Virkelig søde og venlige folk både på Kreta og Santorini vi fik set hvad vi skulle men der var mange turister lige som os 🤭”

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12.Full-Day Trip to Santorini island by Boat from Heraklion

Discover Santorini’s highlights on this full-day boat and bus tour from Heraklion. Expect stunning views, charming villages, and a busy schedule.

★ 3.0

“The tour was way too hectic and tried to compress too much in the day. The day began with a chaotic boat ride on Seajets. Our party was not on their list of passengers despite us having paid in full for the trip. They added…”

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14.Full-Day Trip to Santorini island by Boat from Rethymno with Transfer your Hotel

Discover Santorini in a day with this boat trip from Rethymno, including guided island tours, stunning views, and convenient hotel transfers for a hassle-free experience.

★ 4.0

“Generell gut organisiert. Die Dame die als Guide über die Insel berichtet hat, wirkte teilweise etwas verwirrt/abgelenkt und es fehlten ihr - obwohl sie aus Deutschland kam - oft einzelne Wörter, die ihr nicht/schwer einfielen. Wirkte daher ziemlich holprig.”

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